The Space Age began on 4 October 1957, when the Soviet Union (now Russia) successfully launched the Sputnik 1 satellite into Earth’s orbit for the first time. Since then, technologically advanced countries have continued to expand their space exploration activities, eventually pursuing ambitions of achieving dominance in space. Today, space programmes are being implemented not only by government agencies but also by private companies.As the world continues to advance and change day by day, and countries around the world are conducting research, exploration and innovation in space science, Myanmar citizens also need to acquire a sound understanding of essential space technologies and apply them effectively in relevant sectors for the benefit of the country.
It is necessary to encourage and nurture the younger generation to develop a growing interest in space technologies, inspire them to pursue learning and practical applications, and fos-ter their capacity for further advancement and innovation.
It is necessary to contin-uously conduct research and make concerted efforts to ap-ply and analyse space and AI technologies to promote the development of agriculture and livestock breeding, which are the main economic sec-tors of Myanmar, and to ob-tain information on soil, water and crop conditions for timely planning and management. It is also important to use space technology to collect data on the country’s natural resourc-es, including water resources, and ensure their effective and beneficial utilization.
Myanmar has enacted the Law on the Commission for the Development of Space Science and Technology and is engaging in discussions and cooperation with international partners, including Russia, in the areas of space technology, satellite technology and human resource development. The Myanmar Space Agency (MSA) was established on 1 June 2025 and is carrying out satellite service-related tasks in such areas as agriculture, natural disaster management and environmental conservation. It is also cooperating with international space organizations, including Russia’s Roscosmos, in the exploration and utilization of outer space for peaceful purposes.As part of its space science exploration initiatives, the Space Museum (Yangon) was inaugurated on 30 November 2025.
Efforts are also being made to train and develop astronaut candidates who have been preliminarily selected to serve as Myanmar’s first astronauts, create nationwide 3D mapping data and conduct space-related research activities.With the State taking the lead in promoting the development and advancement of space science and AI technologies in Myan-mar, all citizens, including students and young people, should learn about and explore the benefits offered by these technologies to improve their living standards and contribute to the development of their society.
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